Indirect Category Specialist

18 hours ago


Swindon, Swindon, United Kingdom ZipRecruiter Full time

**Job Description:** Indirect Category Specialist

**Location:** Swindon

**Estimated Salary:** £60,000 per annum, plus car allowance and private medical

We are seeking an experienced Indirect Category Specialist to join our team in Swindon. As a key member of our Procurement team, you will be responsible for managing indirect categories, including Goods Not For Resale (GNFR) and Services on behalf of the WH Smith Group.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Rationalise and develop the supplier base
  • Plan and manage categories tactically and strategically to incorporate UK, European and International sourcing strategies
  • Optimise total value by liaising with stakeholders/budget holders to ensure goals and targets are fully understood and facilitated by effective procurement delivery
  • Manage the end-to-end tender process (RFI/RFP) incorporating the stakeholders' business requirements/specification and relevant measurement criteria (KPI's and SLA's)
  • Support the regular contract review and renewal process
  • Lead small to medium size projects and contract negotiations
  • Support tenders and the negotiation process for large and complex contracts
  • Support agile procurement of small capital items to tight deadlines
  • Support the delivery of cost reduction, risk mitigation and control of annual category spend across WHS
  • Provide category level commercial, contractual and negotiation support to stakeholders across the Group
  • Manage contractual negotiations and relationships with suppliers during the contracting process
  • Support continuous improvement processes within the team and with stakeholders

Requirements:

  • At least 5 years procurement experience with similar accountabilities (CIPS qualifications will be considered, but are not essential)
  • Contract Law and contract drafting experience
  • Strong commercial acumen is essential, with proven negotiation skills and strong analytical skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to establish strong working relationships internally and externally, with the ability to influence at all levels
  • Indirect category experience essential for both Goods and Services
  • Intermediate/Advanced level capability in using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams
  • Ability to prioritise, work under pressure, and operate to tight deadlines

About Us:

We are an ambitious team that thrives on pace, collaboration, and innovation, resulting in a real entrepreneurial culture. We are proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming colleagues from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.



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